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Inset band joist at top plate

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Inset band joist at top plate
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Inset band joist at wood floor truss

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Inset band joist at wood floor truss
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Inset shear panel assembly

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Inset shear panel assembly
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Install a continuous air barrier below or above ceiling insulation and install wind baffles.

Install a continuous air barrier below or above ceiling insulation and install wind baffles.
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Install a foam gasket along top plates before installing drywall

Install a foam gasket along top plates before installing drywall
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Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding

Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding
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Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.

Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
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Install a sill gasket between the sill plate and the foundation wall

Install a sill gasket between the sill plate and the foundation wall
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Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls

Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls
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Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.

Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.
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Install an air barrier behind staircases installed on exterior walls.

Install an air barrier behind staircases installed on exterior walls.
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Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.

Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.
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Install an air barrier over dropped ceilings or soffits

Install an air barrier over dropped ceilings or soffits
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Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame

Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame
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Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.
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Install continuous top plates or blocking at the tops of walls adjacent to conditioned space to minimize air leakage.

Install continuous top plates or blocking at the tops of walls adjacent to conditioned space to minimize air leakage.
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Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.

Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.
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Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment.

Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment.
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Install the starter strip for the vinyl siding along a chalk line

Install the starter strip for the vinyl siding along a chalk line
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Install the whole house fan in the ceiling in a central location in the house

Install the whole house fan in the ceiling in a central location in the house
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Install waterproofing on portions of the ICF that will be below grade

Install waterproofing on portions of the ICF that will be below grade
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Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase

Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase
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Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase

Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase
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Installed interior removable storm window

Installed interior removable storm window